Man, 72, shot in North Trenton robbery attempt

TRENTON — A city man exiting his car was accosted by a group of men and shot in the midst of a robbery attempt Saturday night.

Police said a 72-year-old man was shot during a robbery attempt in the first block of Trent Avenue around 10:50 p.m.

“He was approached by four to five suspects who demanded money,” Lt. Steven Varn said. “Next thing he knew he heard the shot, then realized he’d been shot.”

The man had just parked his car when he was approached by the suspects, Varn told The Trentonian.

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Varn said that the 72-year-old was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he was listed in stable condition on Sunday.

“The suspects are described as four to five black males wearing dark clothes and hooded sweatshirts,” Varn said.

Another person was stabbed in the city’s South Ward just before midnight in the area of Lamberton and Federal Streets, further information regarding the victim’s identity and condition was not immediately available. Both incidents are under investigation.

The crimes come after Trenton rapper Young Farr was gunned down on Brunswick Avenue near Middle Rose Street. Young Farr, whose real name was Jafar Lewis, was shot twice Friday night and died at Capital Health Regional Medical Center early Saturday morning. The 26-year-old was an up-and-coming rap artist who had been working at perfecting the craft since the age of eight and had opened for several big name acts including French Montana, Jadakiss, Meek Mill, Rick Ross and Wale. His ForeverFarr album was released on Aug. 13. His death remains under investigation.

On Sunday, Trenton police said that they had no new information to release regarding Lewis’ killing.

Lewis became the city’s 31st homicide victim tying a grim high water mark established in 2005 when gang violence erupted leaving the same number of people dead. This year has seen an increase in shootings with more than 150 people shot since the beginning of the year. The month of August has earned the dubious distinction of being the most violent month this year, recording eight of the city’s 31 homicides.

Police ask that anyone with information regarding the crimes call the Trenton Police confidential tipline at (609) 989-3663 or the Crime Stoppers tipline at (609) 278-8477.

Those wishing to text a tip regarding the crimes send a message labeled TCSTIPS to Trenton Crime Stoppers at 274637.